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Keeping Women’s History Month on the Front Burner
By Marcia Harris - Contributing Columnist
We have all been reminded that it all began with March 8, 1978 with a weeklong celebration coordinating with International Women’s day first celebration on March 8, 1911. “With focus and vision, Women’s History Month became a month-long celebration in March 1987 when Congress passed public law 100–9.”
We have recognized hundreds of women whose great achievements have changed the world’s view of the mental, physical, and spiritual strength and value of women. There are countless names from various backgrounds such as Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Blackwell, Susan B Anthony, Harriett Tubman, Elizabeth Katie Stanton, Cecily Tyson, and hundreds of others who have paved the way for women today such as Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Kamayla Harris to become visible with their voice, passion, and achievements.